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Turkish Get-Up

Complex full-body get-up for shoulder, hip, and trunk control.

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Exercise overview

Training details

Full BodyCoreGlutesShoulders

Equipment

Kettlebell

Sets × reps

4 × 5 / side

Rest

2 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie on your back with the weight locked out over one shoulder and the same-side knee bent.
  2. 02Roll to the opposite elbow and then to the hand while the weight stays vertical.
  3. 03Bridge the hips and sweep the straight leg underneath into a half-kneeling position.
  4. 04Stand up from the lunge without taking your eyes off the weight if needed.
  5. 05Reverse every step slowly to return to the floor before switching sides.

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